This bill transfers specific federal lands between agencies to better align management with nearby protected areas. It moves approximately 160 acres of National Forest System land (in Tuolumne County) to the Secretary of the Interior for inclusion in Yosemite National Park, and about 170 acres of National Park System land to the Secretary of Agriculture for management as part of Stanislaus National Forest. The bill ensures existing rights, permits, and hazardous substance cleanup responsibilities remain with the original agencies until the transfer date. Minor land adjustments can be made with mutual agreement, and all transfers follow the map titled "Ackerson Meadow Land Interchange" dated February 24, 2022.
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from federal agencies and report to Congress regarding projects that are behind schedule or have expenditures that have exceeded the original cost estimate. Specifically, the bill requires OMB to issue guidance directing federal agencies to annually submit specified information to OMB regarding certain federally funded projects that (1) are more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project. Among other information, the agencies must submit to OMB a description of each project; an explanation of any change to the original scope of the project; the original and current expected dates for the completion of the project; the original and current cost estimates adjusted for inflation; an explanation for any delays in completing the project or increases in the cost; and the amount of and rationale for any award, incentive fee, or other type of bonus awarded for the project. The bill also requires OMB to submit an annual report to Congress containing the information submitted by the agencies and post the report on the OMB website. The report must be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
This resolution celebrates 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Fiji, highlighting their long-standing cooperation on stability and peace in the Pacific. It formally acknowledges specific partnerships, such as joint military training, maritime law enforcement efforts, and economic ties where the U.S. is Fiji's largest export market. The text also commends Fiji's democratic progress and urges that future elections remain free and fair while affirming ongoing support for rule of law and development. Ultimately, the bill serves as a symbolic statement of the House's commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with Fiji without enacting new laws or funding.
The Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2026 restructures the United States immigration court system by creating a new, independent judicial branch under Article I of the Constitution, separate from the executive branch. This new system consists of three divisions: an appellate division with judges appointed by the President and Senate for 15-year terms, a trial division with judges appointed by the appellate division for 15-year terms, and an administrative division that manages operations and advises on court needs. The bill establishes specific qualifications for judges, sets their salaries at levels comparable to federal district court judges, and defines their powers to conduct hearings, issue rulings, and manage court resources. Additionally, the legislation transfers all existing immigration functions from the Department of Justice to this new court system while ensuring that pending cases continue without interruption.
The Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026 establishes a system where operating system providers must collect a user's date of birth and share only their age range with apps and websites using secure, privacy-preserving methods. This bill directly affects technology companies, internet service providers, and users by mandating that platforms verify a user's age bracket before allowing access to age-restricted content. Key provisions prohibit the sale of children's data, ban targeted advertising toward minors, and prevent companies from using age information for profiling or marketing purposes. Additionally, the law includes anti-competitive rules to ensure that third-party apps face the same age-related restrictions as those owned by the platform itself. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, who can impose fines for violations.
The Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 updates the Clean Air Act to broaden the definition of renewable biomass eligible for carbon credits. It specifically includes wood and paper residuals from manufacturing, as well as trees and shrubs from certified non-Federal lands and public forests used for fuel reduction or ecological restoration. The bill also allows vegetation cleared from defensible space around buildings and wildfire risk reduction projects in the wildland-urban interface to be counted. These changes require specific certifications from landowners or federal agencies to verify that the materials come from sustainable sources and are not suitable for use as sawlogs.
This bill would fundamentally change how Supreme Court justices are appointed and how long they serve by establishing a fixed schedule of biennial appointments. Under the new rules, the President could only nominate one justice every two years, specifically within the first 120 days of their term or following a rejected nomination, ensuring that the total number of justices hearing appellate cases never exceeds nine. Additionally, the legislation sets a 14-year term limit for each justice, meaning their service would end automatically when their term expires rather than continuing for life. These changes aim to reduce the impact of single appointments on the court's composition for decades while maintaining the current nine-justice quorum for most cases.
This bill expands existing rules to prevent foreign nationals from influencing U.S. elections by tightening restrictions on domestic businesses that are owned or controlled by foreign interests. It requires companies with significant foreign ownership or control to file a sworn certification confirming they are not foreign entities before making any political contributions or spending money on election activities. Additionally, the law prohibits recipients of these funds from using them for further political spending unless they receive and verify the original certification, while also clarifying that these rules apply to state and local ballot measures as well as corporate political committees.
The MAIL Act allows unhoused or housing-unstable individuals with low incomes who receive specific federal assistance to rent free post office boxes. To qualify, eligible people must submit proof of their status, such as enrollment in Medicaid or participation in food assistance programs, to their local postmaster. The law requires the United States Postal Service to issue regulations for this program within a year and authorizes the agency to buy and maintain the necessary boxes. To cover the cost of lost rental fees and the expense of providing these boxes, the bill directs Congress to appropriate funds to the Postal Service annually. The Postmaster General must also submit an implementation plan within six months and provide progress reports every five years to Congress.
The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026 is a comprehensive legislative proposal designed to reduce health disparities by mandating standardized data collection on race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic status across federal health programs. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish new commissions and task forces focused on preventing bias in artificial intelligence and ensuring equitable data reporting during public health emergencies. It also expands access to care for underserved populations by removing citizenship barriers to Medicaid, increasing funding for minority-serving institutions, and requiring culturally and linguistically appropriate services from federally assisted health providers. Additionally, the legislation addresses specific disease disparities through targeted research grants and mandates that drug manufacturers investigate and report on racial or ethnic differences in drug safety and effectiveness.
The Higher Education Accreditation Accountability Act introduces stricter requirements for accrediting agencies and institutions to ensure quality oversight. It mandates that agencies prove they have successfully accredited at least one school for two years before receiving federal recognition and limits initial recognition periods to three years. Additionally, the bill requires schools to submit detailed applications and undergo public review before switching their primary accrediting body, preventing changes made solely to avoid sanctions or reduce oversight. These measures aim to increase transparency and accountability within the higher education accreditation system.
The PILOT Act directs the Department of Defense to submit a report by January 1, 2027, on whether to allow graduates of accredited civilian test pilot schools to work as test pilots for the military. This report will evaluate the current number of available pilots, the risks and benefits of opening these roles to civilians, and how to create a certification system to ensure civilian training matches military standards. The legislation does not immediately change hiring rules but instead requires an official study to determine if such changes are feasible and advisable.
